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"The motor is just amazing, the maneuvering in the harbor, torque, the silence. Better than we ever expected! We've had now 13 days "off grid" with around 200nm traveled and we arrived with 75% in the Marina, 12V totally full." - Owner of the Elan E4, Buna-Luna The Elan E4 embodies the passion for innovation,…

My decision to change the inboard OMC Zephyr 15513H sail-drive, 2 cycle engine to an Oceanvolt SD8.6 sail-drive I found a reliable and silent propulsion system – Oceanvolt, which fits into my existing mount. I started in May 2014 and was in the water in June. I did the installation myself with help from Oceanvolt (over…

Nothing spoils the joy of sailing - or a secluded anchorage - more than the noise and smell of diesel engines. Installing an Oceanvolt system in our new boat has freed us from that. It's the way of the future, and we've been delighted to work with Oceanvolt to bring electric sailing to Canada. –…

New Zealander Conrad Colman wrote a new chapter in the storied history of the Vendée Globe when he crossed the finish line of the eighth edition of the non stop solo round the world race under a makeshift jury rig. He took 16th place when he crossed the finish line at 1400hrs UTC. The elapsed…

Oceanvolt a leading supplier of hybrid electric power & propulsion systems to the boating industry has announced the appointment of Markus Mustelin as their new CEO. He will assume responsibilities on 6.3.2017 and will succeed Timo Jaakkola, who has been managing Oceanvolt for the past 4 years. Markus Mustelin is coming from outside the company…

Oceanvolt, a pioneer in hybrid & electric powered sailing boats needed a charger to convert 48VDC to 12 VDC. Powernet modified a standard DDC4370 unit to comply with the application specific needs and environmental conditions. Oceanvolt’s system is based on a 48V battery bank, but in sailing boats also a 12V or 24V voltage is…

Time: 21.-29.1.2017 Location: Messe Dusseldorf Stand: Hall 10/ Stand E48 Come check out the Oceanvolt electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the Boot 2017. Find us at 10E48! To book a meeting at the show contact sales@oceanvolt.com. Visit also the stands of our partners Beiderbeck Designs, VCatamaran, ANT-ARCTIC-LAB and Solarwave. The ANT-ARCTIC-LAB is presenting their Oceanvolt related…

Week 8 marks another special moment for Conrad Colman in the Vendee Globe as Foresight Natural Energy passed the antimeridian. This is the meridian 180° east or west of the prime meridian which forms a great circle dividing the earth into the Western and Eastern Hemisphere. This means that he is now heading towards home…

"The electric motor is clean, quiet, powerful and what's best self-sustaining. It's also a dream to use in tight situations, because you just flick the control lever on and you're ready to go! " The classic Nautor Swan 43 S/Y Avilion (hull #22) designed by Sparkman & Stephens was built in 1970 and sold to South-Africa. From there…

VOYAGE yachts have taken the popular VOYAGE 480 to a new level - The VOYAGE 480 complete electric features 1.6 kWs of solar panels, 35 kWh of light weight, high capacity Lithium Ion batteries, as well as powerful and regenerating electric drives. Given the specific vessel's equipment demands, the option of a hybrid system, Oceanvolt SEA, is available. With…

Designed by naval architect Phil Southwell. The all new VOYAGE E570 features a hybrid electric system from Oceanvolt with 8kW of solar panels, 32 kWh of light weight high capacity Lithium ion battery banks, as well as powerful, regenerating motors. Features Induction stove top Electric rotisserie oven Two 24" drawer refrigerators and two 24" drawer freezers Galley island…

The VCAT44 from vcatamaran is not only another fast cruising catamaran. The VCAT 44 is a boat that distinguishes from most of the markets choices. The VCAT 44 will not only be fast, but at the same time quiet. It will not only accommodate their guests, but offer comfort in a designed shell. The difference…

Time: 6.-10.10.2016 Location: Annapolis, USA Stand: Land space nr. 56 Come check out the Oceanvolt electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the US Sailboat Show 2016. We have some great new product launches coming up so stay tuned! To book a meeting at the show contact usa@oceanvolt.com.

Time: 15.-17.11.2016 Location: Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands Stand: 12.833, Finnish Pavilion Come check out the Oceanvolt electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the METS 2016. We have some great new product launches coming up at the METS so stay tuned! To book a meeting at the show contact sales@oceanvolt.com. Register your free visit before November 8th! For the registration…

“Gull” was originally built in 1958 by R A Hamper in Fareham Hampshire for use as the Hamble – Warsash Ferry. She was licensed to carry twelve passengers and worked through to 1985 when she was retired from service. She then had a succession of owners before falling into disrepair and was laid up in…

With Schionning Designs G-Force 1500 design blasting it’s way to the top of the podium in local races and dominating the Asian race circuit with line honors and race records it’s no wonder the G-Force performance range have caught the imagination of so many cat sailors. The new G-Force 1500 C “Cruise” design catamaran has been…

The Ave Gitana electric racing trimaran was built in New Zealand by Grant Wichman and launched 1991 in Auckland. The boat is a Lock Crowther Design #93 built for legendary australian sailors Ian Johnston and Cathy Hawkins. It is the sister ship of their famous Australian Trimaran Balena/ Bullfrog / Verbatim / Pacific Cranes/ Australias Child /…

Time: 15.9-18.9.2016 Location: Newport, United States Stand: L10E Come check out the Oceanvolt electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the Newport International Boat Show 2016. To book a meeting at the show contact usa@oceanvolt.com.

The 16-foot Lynx Open-Cockpit catboat designed by Tony Davis is featured in either fiberglass or wood. The wooden version is built using the cold molded technique with cedar strips and fir. The cuddy cabin of the 16-foot Lynx is replaced with a larger cockpit and a small dry storage space forward. This electric Lynx 16'…

After 14 days 6 hours and 55 minutes of racing, 100% Natural Energy has arrived in Vendée taking the 12th place. The oldest boat in the fleet and having left 24 hours after everyone else, Conrad still arrived ahead of one new generation boat (2015 vs 2005!) One happy and confident skipper! "I still can't believe that I have…

"Being on the water is a way of life. I was very fortunate to grow up on the Jersey Coast learning to sail, cruising and racing with my family and fishing on my grandparent’s 45′ sportfish. As a resident of Annapolis for nearly 30 years has entrenched me in one of the largest most active yachting communities. I…

The electric Secret 33 is an elegant gaff yawl from Derek Ellard combining the spirit of the past with the technology of the 21st Century. It has been powered by an 10kW Oceanvolt electric propulsion system. Download the boat brochure here Technology used in the electric Secret 33 yawl: Designer: Derek Ellard Boatbuilder: Scruffie Marine…